Border Protection Officer: Federal Law Enforcement

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Gouldsboro (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay up to $45,000

Health, dental and other insurance; T‑

Incentives up to $15,000 per year (3-4

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking applicants for Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) roles.

The position focuses on enforcing immigration, customs, and agriculture laws, ensuring the flow of legitimate travel and trade, and performing inspections at borders and ports of entry. Qualified candidates will possess a bachelor’s degree (or higher), and demonstrated knowledge of CBP procedures, with the ability to make rapid, accurate judgments and to detain or arrest

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required; transcripts submitted with application.
• Master's degree or higher or equivalent graduate education may satisfy requirement.
• Knowledge of CBP laws, regulations, and law enforcement procedures to enforce immigration, customs, and related laws.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Enforcing the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Performing inspections for criminal activity, fraud, or illegal operations.
• Applying federal, state, or local laws when evaluating evidence and making decisions.
• Detaining or arresting violators as required.

Skills

CBP laws & regulations knowledge

Rapid, accurate judgment ability

Inspecting individuals & conveyances

Detaining/arresting violators

Education

Bachelor's degree from accredited college

Master's degree or higher or graduate coursework

Superior academic achievement (SAA)

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking applicants for Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) roles.

The position focuses on enforcing immigration, customs, and agriculture laws, ensuring the flow of legitimate travel and trade, and performing inspections at borders and ports of entry. Qualified candidates will possess a bachelor’s degree (or higher), and demonstrated knowledge of CBP procedures, with the ability to make rapid, accurate judgments and to detain or arrest